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Fiji Business Network
Merry Christmas & Happy New Year
Dear Members and Supporters of the Fiji Business Network Incorporated. Bula Vinaka.As we approach the end of 2023, we reflect on a year filled with achievements, growth, and meaningful connections within our Fijian business community here in New Zealand. The Fiji Business Network Incorporated has been a bridge, fostering collaboration and providing a platform for professionals and businesses with ties to Fiji.One of the highlights of the year was our immensely successful networking event last month, where over a hundred individuals came together to forge new relationships and strengthen existing ones. The enthusiastic participation and engagement demonstrated the vitality of our community. Notably, we were thrilled to see a significant representation of over thirty women attendees, aligning with our commitment to inclusivity and diversity.As we embrace the festive season, the new Interim Executive Committee of Ronald Kumar (Fonterra), Nik Naidu (PC KING), and Atesh Bhej (Biz) extend warm wishes to each one of you. May this Christmas be a time of joy, gratitude, and shared moments with loved ones.Looking ahead, the Executive Committee is excited to announce our plans for 2024. We will reconvene for networking and planning meetings in late January, gearing up for another year of growth and collaboration. Our first networking event of 2024 is scheduled for mid-March at the Remuera Club, with more details to follow. We anticipate even greater success and participation, building on the momentum of this year. We need your support to make our organization successful and represent your interests. As we bid farewell to 2023, we express our gratitude for your continued support and involvement. The Fiji Business Network Incorporated is more than an organisation; it is a thriving community of professionals and businesses working together to create opportunities and strengthen bonds. Wishing you all a joyous Christmas break and a Happy New Year filled with prosperity, success, and memorable moments. May 2024 bring us even closer together as we continue to build a network that empowers and uplifts us all.Please do visit our member website at https://fijibusinessnetwork.co.nz. And do contact us if you have any questions. We encourage conversation amongst your friends and family over the holiday season on this journey to represent the interests of Fijian owned and managed businesses and professionals in New Zealand. We look forward to seeing you at the next event. Warm regards,Fiji Business Network Incorporated info@fijibusinessnetwork.org.nz
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Fijian diaspora comes together to launch business network in Auckland
(Article by Arvind Kumar, Digital Editor, Stuff NZ - 22 December 2021) The Fijian diaspora in New Zealand came together in a show of unity with the launch of their own business network in Auckland last week.More then 70 entrepreneurs, professionals, and sole operators came together in Mount Roskill, Auckland, for the launch of the Fiji Business Network, which had been in the pipeline for months, but Covid restrictions prevented a physical get-together.The Maungakiekie Golf Club was the venue for the inaugural networking evening of members enthused by the formation of their own group which aims to nurture and grow entrepreneurship, and at the same time help boost the New Zealand economy.The formation of the network took place following a series of online meetings over the past few months by a core group of individuals, and the organisation is now an official entity with a rapidly growing membership.Raj Chand, one of the founders of the network, said while the group was aimed at businesses or individuals with links to Fiji, membership was open to all."This evening is a chance for us to meet and connect and bring together various founding members along with interested parties and lots of new members have joined as well," Chand said."It's a wonderful start for the organisation to grow out of - it's connecting businesses, it's connecting our community together, and it's also serving community and encouraging new businesses, and providing mentoring to new businesses."The network, which picked up close to 50 members over the past few weeks, has so far attracted a powerful core group with wide-ranging skillsets, including two trade commissioners in Glynis Miller of Pacific Trade Invest, and Praneet Singh, Fiji's former trade commissioner to the US.Chand said a concerted membership drive was continuing, and they hoped to secure at least 200 members by early next year."There are lots of events planned along the way as we grow, and one of the bigger events will be a trade show that we hope will happen in the first half of the year."The Fiji Business Network is run by a working committee, with members serving on a rotating basis, thus ruling out the need for a structured hierarchy of officials.According to a recent analysis by the Whanau Community Centre, there are close to 150,000 Fiji-origin people living in New Zealand, running 15,000 businesses employing 45,000 people.Fiji is New Zealand's largest regional trading partner and one of its top 20 trading partners, while New Zealand is Fiji's third largest trading partner and second largest tourist market.Interested parties can email info@fijibusinessnetwork.org.nz for more information on how to join the network or visit www.fijibusinessnetwork.org.nzhttps://www.stuff.co.nz/auckland/local-news/127336847/fijian-diaspora-comes-together-to-launch-business-network-in-auckland
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